maud·lin 
(môdlĭn)
(môdlĭn)adj.
Effusively sad or full of self-pity; extremely sentimental: "displayed an almost maudlin concern for the welfare of animals" (Aldous Huxley). See Synonyms at sentimental.
[Alteration of (Mary) Magdalene, who was frequently depicted as a tearful penitent.]
maudlin·ly adv.
maudlin·ness n.